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Texas Tech Stuns No. 11 BYU, Ends 13-Game Win Streak
18 Jan
Summary
- JT Toppin led Texas Tech with 27 points and 12 rebounds.
- Texas Tech erased a nine-point deficit in the second half.
- BYU's AJ Dybantsa was limited to 13 points in the loss.
No. 15 Texas Tech mounted a significant second-half rally to secure an 84-71 victory over the No. 11 BYU Cougars on Saturday, halting BYU's impressive 13-game winning streak. The Red Raiders, now 14-4 overall and 4-1 in Big 12 play, secured their fifth consecutive win against the Cougars.
BYU, who had been on a 12-game Big 12 regular-season winning streak, saw their momentum halted despite Robert Wright III scoring 28 points. Key scorer AJ Dybantsa was held to 13 points, with only two points coming in the second half. Texas Tech's defense tightened considerably after BYU had built a 61-52 lead.
A pivotal 30-6 run by Texas Tech in the final ten minutes proved decisive. Crucial free throws and a three-point play from Toppin, followed by key three-pointers from Watts and Anderson, propelled the Red Raiders to a lead they would not relinquish. This win represents a significant upset in the Big 12 conference.
